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A new face at Bellmore’s former Temple Beth-El Rabbi Marsh comes to East Meadow Beth-El, having most recently served as the leader of Cong re gants of the East the Oceanside Jewish Center.

Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center Marsh became a rabbi in 2018, will be served by a new spiritu- after deciding to pursue rabbinal leader, Rabbi Aaron Marsh ic studies as a second career.

Marsh hails from the Boston starting this month. Marsh a re a . H i s f a m i ly assumed his role folmoved to a suburb lowing the retireof Chicago when he ment of the synawas 6, and then to g o g u e ’s p r ev i o u s upstate New York leader, Rabbi Ronald when he was just A n d r o p h y, w h o shy of 13. served the Jewish Living in Rochescenter for four decades. ter, he was a softThe East Meadow ware engineer, he Jewish Center was said, a profession he founded 70 years n eve r s e t o u t t o ago, and consolidatachieve. “I got a e d w i t h Te m p l e de g ree in applied Beth-El of Bellmore RABBi AARoN math — I thought I in 2020. Rabbi Israel was going to become MARSh Noble was East a math teacher,” he Meadow’s first spirisaid. “After college, I tual leader, from its founding got a call from someone asking through 1983. After 40 years, me if I knew how to do someRabbi Androphy announced his thing software related, and you intentions to retire in June know the rest is history. But I 2022, and on Aug. 16, Rabbi didn’t really enjoy what I was Marsh was officially voted to be doing.” the new rabbi by the congregaMarsh said he was always an tion. active member at his synaA n d r o p hy — w h o w i l l gogue and taught religious assume the title Rabbi Emeri- school, and often asked by peotus — will lead his last Shabbat ple visiting the synagogue if he services on Aug. 26.

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Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, at lectern, with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, addressed the shooting last week in Bellmore. A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly firing shots in the air near the intersection of Jerusalem and Bellmore avenues.

Following shooting on busy streets, police commended for swift action

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A scary scene unfolded last week in North Bellmore, when the Nassau County Police Department received several 911 calls on Aug. 15, reporting a woman firing a black handgun into the air near the busy intersection of Jerusalem and Bellmore avenues.

When they arrived, officers said, they saw a female subject pointing a black and silver handgun at passing motorists and police. A patrol vehicle sideswiped her and knocked her to the ground.

At that point, police arrested Kiber Calderon, 31, of 454 Lexington Ave. in Brooklyn, who, it turned out, is a man who also goes by

the name Hanna Carillo.

Calderon sustained minor injuries and was being treated at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, and also undergoing psychological evaluation.

The officer who drove the patrol car was taken to an area hospital and treated for trauma, and remained out on sick leave as the Herald went to press on Tuesday.

The day after the incident, the NCPD held a press briefing to address several questions about the incident. County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County Police Academy, in Garden City, to detail the suspect’s reported gender discrepancy and ContinuEd on PAgE 7

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Extended School Year program puts on ‘Oliver Twist’

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Students in the Extended School Year program in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District were featured on the big screen once again, with this year’s production of “Oliver Twist.” For the last six years, the production chosen by the district’s summer school program has been recorded and made into a movie, thanks to the efforts of Kathy Brickmeier, a paraprofessional at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, and her son, Vonn.

The Extended School Year Program is for students with Individual Education Programs, also known as IEPs, who have been deemed in need of schooling during the summer so they do not regress educationally, socially or emotionally. This year, the ESY program was held at M e r r i c k Ave n u e M i d d l e School. Students range from seventh-graders through age 21.

Kathy Brickmeier has long worked at ESY, and said the program’s teachers and paraprofessionals found that the students liked acting, and at first, they put on a play. But, VONN BRickmEiER they found that some of the students struggled with memAutotroph Films orizing their lines and had stage fright.

So, Kathy and her son, Vonn, who has experience in acting and production work, came up with the idea of creating a movie instead. The kids would still be acting and performing — but could do so in a more comfortable setting.

“I always say film is much more forgiving,” Kathy said, “and it’s so true. We can make mistakes — they know they can make mistakes and laugh about it and start again. There’s not a zillion people watching them, it’s like two or three of us watching them. I think that eases the tension.”

“Oliver Twist” was ESY’s sixth film production, and it premiered in Merrick Avenue Middle School’s auditorium on Aug. 15, to crowds of students, teachers and administrators. The Brickmeiers run the company Autoroph Films, with the goal of perhaps eventually branching out and helping other special-education students outside of Bellmore-Merrick. Their work thus far has remained primarily within the Central District.

In the past, alongside several student leads, Kathy and Vonn employed the help of district teachers and administrators, who would star alongside the kids in the film. However, this year, the Brickmeiers had so many kids interested in participating that for the first time ever, the film featured only students.

This summer, there were about 70 kids enrolled in the ESY program, and over 60 of them participated in the production in some fashion.

“Oliver Twist” is based on Charles Dickens’ novels of the same name. The story tells the tale of an orphan named Oliver, who is being raised in a workhouse in London. After he escapes, he meets a gang of juvenile pickpockets, and later discovers the secrets of his family, and reconnects with remaining relatives. The book was turned into a musical, “Oliver!” which premiered in London in the 1960s.

The Brickmeiers create a modified script and screenplay for the students to follow. Vonn oversees the video operations of the production, as well as the recording and editing process, which makes use of green screens, stage lighting and special effects.

The students follow a schedule throughout their summer school day, which includes time outdoors as

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Every year, the Extended School Year in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District puts on a play that Kathy and Vonn Brickmeier, above, write, direct, film and produce.

This year, the show was ‘Oliver Twist,’ based on Charles Dickens’ novels of the same name. Alex Cohen starred as the titular character. well as instructional periods. The Brickmeiers said they worked with the students involved in the play every day, for various periods of time, depending on how large their role was.

Kathy Brickmeier said watching the kids go through the production process is an incredible experience. “They come to work,” she said. “Each day they come in, we do a little acting exercise and then we go right into it. It shows how hard they’ve worked, and that they take direction so well. It’s incredible.”

“The main purpose of having the kids act was to boost their self esteem, to (learn) to work together as a team and to have fun, most importantly ” Vonn added.

“Acting in our films enhances their social skills and it gives them a sense of accomplishment. And honestly, they’re really great actors.”

Every year, the Brickmeiers said the production just gets better and better.

“It’s such a big change from last year,” Kathy said.

“We always see growth year to year, but this was the biggest — the largest growth — we’ve seen. We would leave there smiling from ear to ear because it was just so well-received and it’s heartwarming.”

“The kids did a really good job,” Vonn said, “and they tapped into their inner courage and strength.”

The film premiered at Merrick Avenue Middle School on Aug. 15. Liam Lindbom in the film as the character, Dodger.

Alexa Fico starred at the character, Nancy. The Brickmeiers said acting helps ESY students feel more confident.

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DeGregorio-Sonbert, who resides in Merrick, began her career as a publicist in the music industry. She later went back to school, and got a master’s degree in clinical psychology, specializing in clinical behavioral therapy, or CBT. After getting her degree, she had three children, and her middle son, Teddy, now 10, was diagnosed with autism in April of 2018, she said.

“When Teddy was diagnosed with autism when he was 2, I kind of decided that this is where I need to go — like this is my journey now, teaching people about autism,” she said. “I remember when he was first diagnosed, I spoke with a woman who had a son with autism, she kind of explained everything to me — I knew nothing about it.

“The one thing she said that really stood out to me was ‘My son’s going to be fine, I’m not worried about him— what I’m worried about is everybody else in the world accepting him,’” DeGregorio-Sonbert recounted.

“That really stuck with me.”

After that, DeGregorio-Sonbert said her mission became teaching people about autism, to ensure that people like Teddy are accepted, involved and welcomed with open arms. She started the nonprofit, Families For Inclusion, which supports schools, teachers and parents in educating elementary-aged students about autism.

“I did this for both sides,” she said. “For Teddy, so that he’s comfortable, so people know all about him, and they don’t think that what he’s doing is strange. And then for the kids also — so that they understand what they’re see-

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What makes “Theodore Bearkins Lost His Blue Sunglasses” different from other books that feature a character with autism, is that while the main character, Theodore, has autism, the book doesn’t explicitly say that.

“I’ve noticed that all the autism books out there, they’re wonderful and they really teach a lot,” DeGregorio-Sonbert said. “But they focus on the autism, and I feel like that’s a great book for me, because I have a child with autism, and I love to read those types of books to

my other kids and to Teddy. They’re great for people like me, who might have somebody in their life with autism.”

DeGregorio-Sonbert said she was worried that if a reader doesn’t know someone with autism, they may not be as eager to pick up a book, featuring a character that explicitly has autism.

“So, I made this book not about autism at all,” she said. “The main character has autism, but we don’t talk about that in the book. It’s just a story — a fun children’s story with cute characters.”

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At the end of the book, there’s a learning guide that talks about some of the things readers may read or see throughout the book. The book was illustrated by a talented artist, Claudie C. Bergeron, who DeGregorio-Sonbert said did an amazing job at bringing Theodore’s story to life.

On Sept. 16, “Theodore Bearkins Lost His Blue Sunglasses,” will be available for purchase, anywhere you can buy books. DeGregorio-Sonbert said the tales of Theodore will be a series, so readers will have plenty to look forward to.

The publication of the book will also be celebrated at a Music For Inclusion event at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592 in Levittown on Oct. 14. For more on the event, visit FamiliesForInclusion.org.

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ation, the officer made a choice to to discuss how Calderon was taken use his vehicle.

“He posted his weapon after havdown by police.

“The original call came in with a ing it out,” Ryder went on, referring description of a female and the clothing to the officer. “I asked him at the description of an orange top, blue jeans hospital: why? He said, ‘Because if I and a green hat,” Ryder said. “That was fired and I missed, there were peothe exact description when we pulled up ple standing behind.’ That officer made a sound decision, on the scene, and obviously, a very good decision, she was waving a firearm. and because of the deciShe appears to be a woman — sion, probably saved the she identifies, though, as a lives of not (only) othmale when we speak to her.” ers, but himself and the Calderon was charged individual with that Courtesy John Scalesi with two counts of criminal gun.” possession of a weapon and at the scene of the incident, the defendant, Kiber Calderon, was taken into custody by In training, Ryder police after he was struck by a patrol vehicle. criminal possession of a fireexplained, police learn arm, three counts of menacto use any method nec“This police officer took the action nate to not be seriously injured — we ing, reckless endangerment, essary to stop a threat. “That that he took, and why is that?” he said. are very fortunate that none of our menacing a police officer, threat was a threat to my “Because you had a subject that was police officers, no members of the pubcriminal contempt of court, officer,” he said. “That threat pointing the gun at the public, dis- lic, were injured.” and criminal possession of a was a threat to the public — charged the firearm on a public street, Town Councilman Chris Carini, who controlled substance.

Kiber and that threat was stopped.” and pointed the firearm at police offi- represents Bellmore, told the Herald Prior to the shooting, Calderon “I would like to commend cers and then pointed the firearm at his that he agreed that Calderon should not Calderon was seen leaning the police officer for taking head, which obviously meant that he have been let go under the state’s cashon a fence, according to a witness, Ryder said. The suspect then swift action and using all the tools in might have committed suicide, had not less bail policy after his arrests in June.

“This individual should not have pulled out the firearm, pointed it in the the toolbox,” Blakeman said. “We train the police officer taken swift and effecbeen free on our streets,” he said. “A air and fired a round, before walking our police officers at this academy and tive action.”

Calderon was arrested twice in June soft-on-crime approach by Albany and down Jerusalem Avenue toward Bell- intelligence center, and that training is very extensive. I believe we have the for burglary in New York City, and New York City spills on our streets. This more. individual, after back-to-back felony “The law is written that any deadly, most professional police department in released without bail.

“Here we go again,” Blakeman said. arrests, should not be free on our physical force used against you or the United States. We don’t train robots, “The revolving door of justice which streets. As a retired police officer, I will another — you can equal that force with we train human beings.”

Blakeman called the actions of the makes our communities less safe. But continue to demand that we hold crimideadly physical force,” Ryder said of the again, this individual was very fortu- nals accountable.” police vehicle knockdown. “In this situ- officer “ingenious.”

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The mission of Pinnacle College Consultants is to empower high school students to excel in the college or job application process. Through one-on-one coaching, students are taught the life skills required to make the best first impression via a written essay or resume or face-to-face interview. All of their services begin with brand positioning—helping the student develop their unique “elevator speech” or personal story to convey to colleges or potential employers.

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Herald travels upstate Sky Zohar, Delilah Frieman, Brooke Wiles and Alexa Zohar spent the summer away at Camp Tranquility in Earlton, New York, and while there, caught up on some hometown news.

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At Bangladeshi American Night on Aug. 11 in Eisenhower Park, there were several performances as well as a fashion show, that kept attendees entertained throughout the evening.

Bangladeshi culture is celebrated at Eisenhower Park At Eisenhower Park, alongside a free summer concert series at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, there has also been several evenings dedicated to celebrating the many diverse cultures and ethnicities that make up Nassau County.

It was Bangladeshi American Night on Aug. 11, and the theatre’s fields were packed with residents from across the county. The evening was organized by the Bangladeshi Heritage of NY, Inc., in collaboration with the Nassau County Executive Office and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.

The night included a fashion show, musical performances, and traditional cuisine. Sabrina Hossain, Sabrina Rahman and Nazrul Kabir were honored with citations from Nassau County.

The headlining musical perfor-

mance featured Bindu Kona.

“The main attraction for this year’s event (was) the new generation sensation, the heartthrob musician Bindu Kona,” the Bangladeshi Heritage Inc. wrote on Facebook. “She won the hearts of the audience with her mesmerizing voice and performance.”

A dance performance was also put on by the Nritanjali School of Dance, which is located in Hicksville.

In the weeks ahead, there will be many more evenings dedicated to celebrating different cultures, including Ukrainian American Night on Aug. 24, Dominican American Night on Aug. 27, Turkish American Night on Aug. 31 and Latino American Night on Sept. 2.

For more information on upcoming events, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.

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The event is co-organized with the Nassau County Executive Office and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.

Sabrina Hossain, Sabrina Rahman and Nazrul Kabir were presented citations from the county.

Nassau County residents who attended celebrated and embraced Bangladeshi culture.

Rahat, Ayana and Samyra Hossain attended the event at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.

Syed Zaki Hossain spoke on stage.

Bangladeshi American Night is co-organized by the Bangladeshi Heritage of NY, Inc.

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Mornings over easy Start the day on the right track

Eliminating television — and screen time on other devices — from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television. Resist that urge to look at your phone, tablet, etc., when getting ready in the morning.

Parents know that school day mornings can be hectic. But

you can certainly implement changes to your routine to make such mornings go more smoothly so everyone gets where they need to be on time.

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School day mornings can be hectic, since — as every parent knows — getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. This time around, change up your morning routines with strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere.

Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity.

Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet.

Keep the television off. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows.

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Food choices the whole family can feel good about

s you gear up for a new school year, it’s important to put your kids’ nutrition on the school checklist. Countless studies link school performance and healthy eating habits. Treat this season of “academic beginnings” as a chance for the whole family to take a fresh approach to better-for-you eating.

From on-the-go breakfasts and bragworthy brown bag lunches to after-school snacks and family-friendly dinners, there are plenty of ways to pack nutrition and flavor into every meal. Often, creating healthier meals can be as easy as simply trading-up or swapping one food ingredient for a more nutritious choice.

Make smart choices Selecting menu options that help your family eat better begins at the grocery store with your shopping decisions. If the A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s of food labels make your head spin, you can rely on tools such as the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System, which provides scores near the price on the shelf tag to identify better-for-you foods. Based on a scale of 1 to 100, the scores rank foods and beverages on their nutritional content with the most nutritious choices scoring highest.

You can take other steps to make shopping easier for healthy eating, says nutritionist Marisa Paolillo.

First and foremost don’t go when you’re hungry. ”It really is true. If you shop hungry, you’re more likely to toss foods into your cart that will satisfy the hunger pangs at the moment, rather than what you actually need for the week ahead,” she says.

Another smart shopping tip is to plan, plan, plan. Paolillo suggests starting out right by planning a full week’s worth of menus, then creating a shopping list. This

not only streamlines meal preparation, it saves household budget, aids nutrition choices and reduces the frustration and extra time associated with return trips to the store. √ Determine what you will serve for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners. √ Create a grocery list of food ingredients that are needed. √ Don’t forget to check specials and coupons in your store’s weekly circular.

(Consider swapping listed ingredients for seasonal or on-sale foods.)

“Taking a list to the grocery store will ensure that you stick to your budget and only buy what you need,” says Paolillo. If you’re pressed for time and on a spur-ofthe-moment shopping run, however, keep these better-for-you food basics in mind.

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy breakfast - but hardboiled eggs are a great option for an on-the-go snack.

Mid-Day Snack: Get a quick protein and calcium boost during the day with cottage cheese or plain yogurt with fruit or

granola.

Lunch and Dinner: Make sure to include vegetables in all meals.

On-the-Go Snack: Fruit like apples, bananas, tangerines and pears are perfectly portable for on-the-go ease.

Dinner: Round out your day with lean protein at dinner, such as poultry or fish seasoned with herbs.

Paolillo offers some final healthy eating, back-to-school shopping tips. Take advantage of in-store nutritional scoring systems or services to help guide food choices, and make the majority of food selections from the outer perimeter of the store.

“Think produce, dairy, fish and meat,” Paolillo says. “This will ensure that most of your food choices are more nutrientpacked and fresh, versus heavily processed foods that tend to be loaded with additional sugar, salt and fat.”

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Nutrition can be fun

Unbeatable ‘Brown Bag’ Tips When it comes to packing school lunches, stick to what your kids like. If they aren’t crazy about something, it may end up in the garbage or get traded for an unhealthy snack. Some simple swaps will make your kids’ brown bag lunch unbeatable.

Rethink the sandwich. For sandwiches, swap white bread for brown bread or pita.

And go easy on the deli. Replace deli meats with lean roasted beef or poultry or low fat cheese.

Healthy choices can be tasty.

For a delicious, nutritious sandwich spread, trade mayonnaise for a mashed avocado. Make fruits and vegetables a go-to snack. Chop up carrots, peppers and celery in advance and stash some in lunch bags with hummus; or sprinkle apple and pear slices with lemon and cinnamon to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Skip the sweetened beverages. Choose water to hydrate and calcium- and vitamin D-rich milk to strengthen growing bones.

Make smart swaps for after school. Chips and packaged cookies, move out of the way. Swap them for smart after-school snacks that are homemade, nutritious and fun to make.

Custom-create a smoothie. Have kids choose their favorite fruit and vegetables. Toss them into the blender with ice and fat free yogurt for a snack that’s easy, fun and filling.

Try banana sushi rolls. Top a whole grain tortilla with nut butter and a whole banana sprinkled with cinnamon.

Roll it up and slice like sushi rolls. (These are great for lunches, too.)

Other after-school smart snacks include: Apple slices topped with almond butter, air-popped popcorn (avoid microwave popcorn, which is often high in trans-fat and sodium), also fresh salsa and tortilla chips.

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Roosevelt’s Kevon Hall, a Nassau County Thorp Award winner, is primed to lead Nassau Community College’s backfield. William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate at right, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

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Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Last season was a bit of a rebuild with some guys who hadn’t played ball for two years,” Ramsay said. “Our defense kept us close every week, but we didn’t put everything together some games. We still finished ranked in the top five and now we’re looking to get back to the championship game and win it.”

The Lions went 6-4 with three one-score defeats in 2022. This year’s schedule features many of the usual suspects and Ramsay is excited about the return of Navy prep and Army prep to the slate. “Those two games are really good tests and experiences for our guys,” he said.

“I like the schedule much more than last year’s.”

Four of Nassau’s first five games are home at Mitchel Athletic Complex. The Lions open Sept. 2 against Monroe College and close the month Sept. 30 against Hocking College. The lone trip of September is to Hudson Valley C.C. on the 16th.

Some new key faces to the offense are former Nassau County high school standouts Kevon Hall (Roosevelt running back) and William Pickett (South Side quarterback.)

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over 2,000 yards and scored 22 touchdowns for the Rough Riders as a senior. “Everyone knows who Kevon is,” Ramsay said. “He’s a definite game-changer even though he hasn’t played a snap in two years. He has a lot of tools and he’ll be raring to go game one.”

Pickett is a dual-threat quarterback who played one season at Cortland and was redshirted in 2022. Ramsay said he recruited Pickett out of high school and is “overly excited” to see him get to work. “He brings a combination of tenacity, speed and power,” Ramsay said. “Most

people think of someone’s legs when they talk about dual-threat quarterbacks, but Will can really throw the ball. He has big-time leadership qualities and the sky’s the limit.”

Ramsay believes the offensive line is one of the Lions’ top position groups. It includes Jordy Garcia, Kasper Borawski, Matthew Blanco, Christian Sollecito, Ethan Bonachi, Kenroy Hutchinson and Max Adams. “They’re all talented,” Ramsay said.

Freshman tight end Alex Simmonds has turned heads in camp and at 6-6 with speed comparable to some wideouts, Ramsay sees him as an “absolute factor” in the offense. “He’s been a pleasure to watch,” the coach noted.

“He has tremendous blocking ability and potential to be something special.”

At receiver, Isaiah Madrey is looking to make a splash after appearing in four games last season. Also expected to be a lead target for Pickett is former Uniondale standout Kayden Liddie.

On the defensive side, the work in the trenches will be led by Daeshaun Polk, who ranked among the team leaders in tackles for loss last fall and also had 2.5 sacks, and nose guard Cesar Villanueva. Glen Cove product Anthony Schettino heads the linebacker corps, while the secondary is likely to have Chris Hernandez and Miguel Lopez at corner, and Sonny Mayo and Kamari Maths at safety.

Kicker Tom Zabransky was a Second Team All-American selection last season, and newcomer Tommy Dellaporta will handle punting responsibilities.

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The Girl Scouts of Nassau County honored Bellmore and North Bellmore residents Jennifer Koelling and Elizabeth Steinert at its 2023 Annual Adult Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner.

The annual event recognizes and celebrates the adult volunteers who go above and beyond for their service to Girl Scouts of Nassau County and to their communities. Koelling and Steinert were among 100 honorees throughout Nassau County.

“Girl Scouts of Nassau County could not thrive withCourtesy Girl Scouts of Nasasu County out the hard work, commitJennifer Koelling of Bellmore was among 100 honment and support of all our community volunteers,” Ranorees at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Adult dell Bynum, the CEO of Girl Recognitions Award Ceremony and Dinner.

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was a rabbi.

“I didn’t like that on principle — just because somebody knows about Judaism, doesn’t mean that they should have to be a rabbi,” he explained. “I kind of rejected it, on that basis. But I was eventually persuaded that I should at least explore the possibility because I loved the Jewish community and teaching things.”

In 2013, he began his rabbinic studies at the Academy for Jewish Religion in Yonkers, which he’d commute to by airplane from Rochester. The school, he said, is a pluralistic rabbinical school, meaning that it is not affiliated with a particular movement of Judaism.

The search for a new rabbi at East Meadow Beth-El began almost immediately after Rabbi Androphy announced his plans to retire. A 30-person rabbinical search committee was formed last July, with representation from people who were from the original and merged congregation.

“We tried to have representation from both synagogues, which was one of the reasons why it was large,” Nancy Kaplan, co-chair of the committee said.

“The other reason is that there are many factions of perspectives and experiences within a synagogue. The attempt was to try to make sure that the voices of each of those factions was included in this committee.”

The committee worked diligently through last December, completing an 18-page application which was submitted to The Rabbinical Assembly, where conservative synagogues can post openings for jobs and rabbis can apply to them.

The congregation at East Meadow-Beth El is made up of 300 family units.

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rabbi aaron marsh, left, the new spiritual leader of the east meadow Beth-el Jewish Center, greets rabbi ronald androphy, who leaves the synagogue this month after 40 years. decide who we were,” rabbinical search co-chair Audra Mauner said. “It was a lot of questions about who we are as a community, who are as a synagogue, and then also what we were looking for.”

David Wayne, co-president of East Meadow Beth-El, said the search committee did a great job defining just that. “Everybody’s got a different view as to what a perfect rabbi would be,” Wayne said. “But at the end of the day, it’s somebody who is sincere, knowledge-

able, personable, willing to teach, willing to learn — somebody with a good soul.”

Once the application was complete, resumes starting coming in and then vetted by Kaplan, Mauner and the committee. Eventually, there were some standout candidates — including Rabbi Marsh, who was invited for a visiting weekend in May. The weekend was a blur, but in a good way, Marsh said. “Practices in a conservative synagogue vary wildly,” he said. “Ahead of time, I had to talk to people to find out, what exactly does this congregation do? I had to decide for myself how much I wanted to do what they already do, and how much I wanted to just put in myself, and do some things a little bit different.”

“It was an extensive process,” the synagogue’s copresident Carey Welt said. “It wasn’t just you know — come in for an interview and you’re hired. There was a lot of consideration by different members.

“It was unanimous by the rabbi search committee to move forward with Rabbi Marsh,” Welt added.

“When it came to the administration, it was unanimous. When it came to the board, it was unanimous.

I’ve been on the board since approximately 1990 — I have never seen that board vote unanimously for anything.”

There are a lot of people to listen to and learn from, Rabbi Marsh said, but he’s ready for what the future holds at East Meadow Beth-El. He said he doesn’t intend to make any big changes just yet, as he gets to know the community, and they get to know him.

“I want to learn — it’s going to be a big enough change, just me being here,” he said. “There’s a lot that I need to do, not just this year. But going forward, this is going to be about getting to know the community and its needs and its interests.”

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STEPPING OUT frontman inducted into the Hall of Fame

By Daniel Offner Robin Wilson, the iconic voice of the multi-platinum selling Gin Blossoms — and current frontman for The Smithereens — will join the ranks of Long Island legends Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Carole King, Twisted Sister, Public Enemy and countless others when he is inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Friday.

“I’m very gratified and surprised and amused by the whole thing,” Wilson said. “It’s kind of funny to have ended up on Long Island and to receive this cool honor.”

As the principal songwriter and lead singer/guitarist of the Grammynominated Gin Blossoms, Wilson — who calls Valley Stream home — is responsible for such ‘90s-era radio hits as “Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down,” “Til I Hear it from You,” “Until I Fall Away,” “As Long As it Matters” and “Allison Road.”

Wilson grew up in Tempe, Arizona, and moved to Long Island in the ‘90s to be with his now ex-wife, Gena Rositano. He still lives here, raising his son, Grey Wilson, an aspiring musician and songwriter.

“It took me a long time to get used to being on Long Island,” he says. “It was a tough transition. I’m probably the only guy on Long Island who flies the Arizona state flag on his front porch.”

He met Rositano in 1993, who was working at MTV at the time, when Gin Blossoms were invited to appear as a musical guest on the first episode of “The Jon Stewart Show.” Three years later, they were married, and had Stewart — by then the host of Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” — ordained as a minister in order to officiate the ceremony.

Apart from spending time with his family, music is still the most important thing in his life.

“It’s the only thing that makes it worth it,” he says. “It’s cool to make a living and earn money, but the thing that makes it worthwhile is performing original music.”

Wilson is excited to be going back on tour with Gin Blossoms, who will perform at The Paramount in Huntington on Sept. 12, with guests Fastball, Tonic and Sugar Ray. In 2017, following the sudden death of The Smithereens’ frontman Pat DiNizio, Wilson was invited to join the New Jersey alt-rock group on tour.

“The Smithereens have always been an inspiration to me,” he says. “If I could go back in time and tell my 19-year-old self that I would be performing with one of your all-time favorite bands, I’d probably ask if that was even possible.”

When all concerts and live performances were canceled at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Wilson — like many of his counterparts

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LIMusicHallOfFame.org, or warm enough, he decided to Emily Lowe Hall689-5888 Gallery, calling (631) bring his livestream outside, navigates the complexities of modern life, ••by SouthisCampus, Space limitedHempstead. where he would perform ForMain information and to RSVP, 97 St., in Stony Brook music for his neighbors in art as a path for social change is at the call (516) 463-5672, or visit Valley Stream.

Hofstra.edu/museum “It was really cool to forefront of artistic expression. provide a much-needed distraction during that weird time in everybody’s lives,” he recalls. “It’s kind of cool to be the rock “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines singer on my block in Valley Stream.” the collective power of the arts in society.

During the upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition he’ll hit and the Exhibit Hall stage for a special performance collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.featuring son Grey and special guests, including members of The “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic valuesSmithereens. that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Courtesy Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be Robin Wilson, ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art frontman of the alternative rock/power pop band Blossoms, has settled comfortably into his lfe on Long Island. and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, massGin incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to

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Fronted by Hugo — a dead ringer for Steve Perry — who continues to delight fans with his miraculous resemblance, exact mannerisms and identical voice to Steve. Fans agree that Voyage delivers an experience to the original Steve Perry-fronted lineup. The band also features world class New York musicians: Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who along with Hugo, have brought the show to critical acclaim. They play all the hits, including, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ ‘Faithfully,’ ‘Separate Ways,’ ‘Any Way You Want It,’ ‘Open Arms,’ ‘Wheel in the Sky,’ ‘Lights,’ ‘Oh Sherrie,’ ‘Stone in Love,’ ‘Send Her My Love,’ ‘Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,’ ‘Who’s Crying Now? and ‘Only the Young.’

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Pat McGann

Pat McGann is quickly rising as of the sharpest stand-ups on th scene. A relative lateco Southern comedy Rockfest to comedy, he began doing sta The Allmost Brothers Band headlines up at 31 after realizing he was a rockin’ night at Eisenhower Park, very at selling joined by Freebird andgood Brothers & packaging.

He hustled his way Friends. Allmost Brothers fully honorsto become house emceeAllman at Zanies Chicago the tradition of the legendary where he distinguished himself Brothers Band. Working within the especially adept framework of the incredible and at working the A husband and father o vast songbook ofcrowd. the legendary young children, McGann’ Allman Brothers,three the band injects stems from his quick wi something new,appeal fresh and exciting relatable take on family life into the material.and They stand out and marriage. In 2017, McGan with high-level musicianship, began touring as the opening a authentic improvisational interplay, forthe Sebastian Maniscalco, movi and dedication to high-octane himthat from clubs to theater, performance andwith power to arenas, established the original ABBincluding back four soldout showsmusicians at Madison Square in 1969. These dedicated Garden.

McGann’s relatively sho thrive on chemistry and improvisation, but bringing a unique fireimpressive to Duaneresume, includes Allman’s vision ofMontreal’s spreadingfamed the Just For Laug Festival, LaughFest, The gospel of American blues,Gilda’s R&B and jazz music everywhere.

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In the middle of the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour — which breaking box office records all over the world— the heartbeat of the E Street Band, the Mighty Max Weinberg is taking time between Springsteen shows to perform with his Jukebox band. He visits the Paramount stage, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is a truly interactive experience.

Weinberg invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four piece group will play that night. Performing songs from the glory days of rock n’ roll your guests choose from a menu of over 200 songs. Everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits — and hear the group play ‘em the way the way the audience wants to hear them played! That’s right, the crowd yells out their choices and Weinberg plays them. This unique approach brings the audience right into the action for the evening. Every show is different because you — the audience — are choosing the songs. How many times have you attended a show where you yearned to hear your favorite performer play your favorite song? With Max Weinberg’s Jukebox your dream will be realized. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5.

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Experience life at a Civil War encampment at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Members of the 14th Brooklyn Living History Association and friends from other units demonstrate various daily routines of soldiers who were part of 14th Brooklyn New York State Militia during the Civil War years. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. For information, visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration. org.

Dramatic Play Theatre Playground returns to Long Island Children’s Museum with “Dramatic Play!,” Monday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m., taught by Lisa Rudin, Director of Theatre Playground (who visitors may already know from her role as “Piggie”!). In this interactive, theater-inspired workshop kids will act out an original story and help choose how it unfolds.

Music, props, and sound effects create a theatrical world where participants are immersed in the story. Children are encouraged to express themselves as they create characters, explore different worlds, stretch their imaginations and build selfconfidence. This week’s theme: Silly Monsters. Costumes encouraged. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Registration is open for the St. Jude Walk/ Run Long Island, presented

by Tweezerman International during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m., at Marcum Corporate Offices & Park. The St. Jude Walk/Run offers everyone a chance to walk or run and gather in-person or virtually to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children. Besides the walk/run, the event features entertainment, food and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Participants will even have the opportunity to connect with St. Jude patients and learn firsthand how their support makes a difference. 10 Melville Park Road, Melville. Register or learn more at StJude.org/ walklongisland.

Family Street Festival The Bellmore Family Street Festival returns on Thursday, Sept. 21, running through Sept. 24. On its opening day, the carnival will commence at 6 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, shopping the street vendors begins at 10 a.m.

For a fun weekend of games, shopping and entertainment, be sure to stop by the Bellmore LIRR Station. For more, visit BellmoreChamber.com.

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Visit LongIsland.WildOnes.org for more.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Storybook Stroll Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, Sept. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and open your ears to Mary Howitt’s classic tale The Spider and The Fly.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.

For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

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Westbury House Tour For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour,Friday, Aug. 25, noon; also Sunday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 28, noon; Wednesday, and Thursday, Aug. 30-31, noon. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Merrick Fall Festival The Merrick Fall Festival kicks off on Oct. 20. The carnival and festival is held in the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station and on Merrick Avenue through Oct. 22. The carnival opens on Friday at 6 p.m. and the street festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. Visit MerrickChamber.org for more information.

Car Show Fridays Enjoy vintage cars, socializing and more. Every Friday night, join the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores for a car show in the LIRR parking lot in Bellmore. It’s a summer scene not to be missed.

Admission for people is free, cars costs $5. Show opens at 6 p.m. Visit BellmoreChamber.com for more.

Bingo at Ohav Shalom

Networking with the Merrick Chamber

Congregation Ohav Shalom hosts Bingo games, every other Sunday, at 145 S. Merrick Ave., Merrick. For times and more information, contact (516) 378-1968 or visit Ohav.org for upcoming dates. All are welcome.

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event, Monday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m., at Frankie’s Restaurant. 1692 Merrick Road, Merrick. $20 admission goes towards appetizers and cash bar.

For more, visit MerrickChamber. com.

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Guided by their community spirit and a desire to give back to the community, the team sold lemonade and snacks during a recent little league game and set a goal of raising $1,400. The philanthropic

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“The tremendous success of this fundraiser is a beautiful demonstration of how little league and other youth sports programs can instill important values that can serve a person well throughout their entire lives,” Mulé said. “I thank the coaches and the players of the Merrick Mayhem for working so hard on behalf of such a worthwhile cause.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AQ2, Plaintiff AGAINST NEIL ASTROW, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 9, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 915 IRIS DRIVE, NORTH BELLMORE, NY 11710. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 529, Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment $834,093.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #007647/2016.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-003740 77125 141122

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, V. NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE E. VOLCKENING, JR., ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 23, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC is the Plaintiff and NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE E. VOLCKENING, JR., ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NORTH SIDE STEPS OF THE NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 19, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2166 ISABELLE COURT, NORTH BELLMORE, NY 11710: Section 50, Block 596, Lot 35: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH BELLMORE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610582/2021. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 141307

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CIM TRUST 2016-2, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-2, V. IRENE A. FOSTER A/K/A IRENE FOSTER; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CIM TRUST 2016-2, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-2 is the Plaintiff and IRENE A. FOSTER A/K/A IRENE FOSTER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NORTH SIDE STEPS OF THE NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 21, 2023 at

2:30PM, premises known as 2346 FOWLER STREET, BELLMORE, NY 11710: Section 56, Block 117, Lot 553: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NORTH BELLMORE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 606470/2019. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 141305 LEGAL NOTICE BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BELLMORE U.F.S.D. MERRICK U.F.S.D. NORTH BELLMORE U.F.S.D. NORTH MERRICK U.F.S.D. TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE TO BIDDERS: In accordance with provision of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Transportation Consortium hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bellmore-Merrick Cooperative School Year 2023-2024 Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Business Office, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10:00 am. Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained from the office of Tom Volpe, Director of Transportation, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject in whole or in part all bids or to accept any bid which in its judgment is in the best interest of the school district.

By order: Board of Education BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BELLMORE U.F.S.D. MERRICK U.F.S.D. NORTH BELLMORE U.F.S.D. NORTH MERRICK U.F.S.D. 141473

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 30297 RESOLUTION NO. 1186-2022 Adopted : November 22, 2022 Councilmember Dunne moved its adoption: offered the following resolution and RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PETITION OF SDL BELLMORE, LLC, FOR A REZONING FROM RESIDENCE “B” TO RESIDENCE “CA” DISTRICT FOR SUCH PREMISES LOCATED AT 1373 BELLMORE ROAD, BELLMORE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK. WHEREAS, SDL Bellmore LLC, with offices at 60 East 42nd Street, 54 th Floor, New York, New York submitted a petition dated and acknowledged June 9, 2020 for a change of zone of real property in Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, more particul.arly described hereinafter, from Residence “B” District to Residence “CA” District, was filed with this Town Board; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called and held on February 15, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead, and all persons present desiring to be heard on said Petitions were heard thereon, and decision was reserved thereon; and WHEREAS, this Town Board deems it to be in the public interest to grant said petition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforesaid petition of SDL Bellmore LLC, dated and acknowledged June 9, 2020. for a change of zone of real property from Residence “B” to Residence “CA” District, is hereby granted, subject to this Board accepting, by resolution, restrictive covenants from the owner within six (6) months of this grant, after which the following described property now located in Residence “B” be located in a Residence “CA” District and regulated pursuant to the Building Zone Ordinance and the Building Zone Map of the Town of Hempstead; ALL that certain plot or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, laying and being at Bellmore, in the Town of Hempstead County of Nassau and state of New York. Being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly line of Bellmore Road Said Point being 367.39 feet southerly of the intersection connecting the easterly line of Bellmore Road and the southerly line of Linwood

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I was 12 years old when my older cousin invited me to his room to show me some photos and started feeling me up. I Create quiet time alone to think, mediwas so shaken and scared. He blocked my tate, pray. No right or wrong answers. Just exit, and I didn’t know what to do. When I acknowledge your thoughts as yours. came home, I told my mother. I’ll never Keep a dated journal to record, reread, forget what she said to me, “Stop making and contemplate your thoughts as they up stories. Your cousin is a change over time. good boy. You know that. Why would you want to say bad Tell your story to a nonthings about him? What’s judgmental friend, one who wrong with you? is willing and able to listen to I froze. Could I have imagyou with understanding and ined the whole thing? Could compassion. it not have happened? Could As you tell your story, see if it have been my fault? I ran you can derive new meaning up to my room and never from it, new insights about mentioned the incident how the event affected you. again.

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Q. We were looking at our permit plans and noticed that they were stamped by an engineer we never met. I looked him up, and found out he’s a chemical engineer, but he sealed our plans for the structure. It made me wonder, can a chemical engineer do that, seal plans for structural? I know there are many different types of engineers from reading your column, like electrical engineer, mechanical, plumbing, etc. Can a chemical engineer be responsible for beams in our house? It just seems like the contractor, who took care of everything, just got a guy to stamp the plans. What can you tell us?

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A. That’s a great question, but you may find the answer confusing, as I did when I posed it to the Engineering Division of the New York State Office of the Professions.

This is the board that qualifies professionals through exams, issues licenses and reviews complaints for prosecution.

The person I spoke to was articulate and clearly had onte eeper been asked this question before.

She stated that the state Office for Engineering Licensing does not license by “discipline.” This means they do not specifically differentiate among mechanical, electrical or plumbing engineers, and they “assume” the person providing the service will use good professional judgment. They also told me that a complaint can be filed if the person has acted in a way that shows they were not qualified or competent to perform the service. This means you would have a structural failure, revealing that the person acted outside the scope of their competency, education and training.

In every instance, the answers I got were sprinkled with assumptions that a person would not knowingly practice in a field they were not qualified for. Clearly, or actually unclearly, the answer to your question would seem simple, but nothing I researched, and nobody I spoke to, had a clear answer, leaving it up to the licensed professional to “do the right thing.”

I remember designing a large renovation for a family in which the father was an aeronautical engineer who had designed the wing attachments on aircraft. He asked to sit with me while I designed the main beams of his home. I took him, step by step, through the process, and he was very confident at the end that his home was structurally sound. Even though he had the capability to follow the process as an engineer, he didn’t do this kind of work, and admitted that it was different from what he did.

It makes me wonder if the chemical engineer even knows his seal was being used for this structural design, or whether it was properly calculated.

I often find that structure is over-compensated and more expensive than necessary in these instances.

There are even cases of plans bearing the seal of people long deceased, so at least the chemical engineer is still alive to answer your question. Good luck!

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n May 2, the Writers Guild of America ceased its activities and went on strike. After years of stagnating compensation and job insecurity due to AI, the hand of Hollywood writers was forced as upper management refused to ratify a new bargaining agreement in time. On July 14, the WGA was joined by SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union. The members of both unions voted over 97 percent in favor of a strike; frustration with production companies had reached a tipping point.

The dismissal MATTHEW of workers’ conand open ADARiCHEV cerns cruelty by Hollywood bosses has been shocking, but not surprising. One executive quoted in Deadline Hollywood said, “The endgame is to allow things to drag on until union members start losing their apartments and losing their houses,” a tactic described as a “cruel but necessary evil.”

The audacity. The CEOs, who do not do the acting, the writing or the editing, yet somehow take home most of the money,

would sooner make people homeless than provide better working conditions. They admit their actions are cruel and evil, but they are not at all disturbed. The only thing that disturbs them is a drop in profits.

Let’s not forget that better working conditions are indeed what these workers are striking for, because the anti-union mainstream media is out to paint them as nothing more than a mischievous cadre of banditti.

Fox News quoted a Paramount CEO as saying that the strikes would cause the “absolute collapse” of Hollywood. On the other side of the spectrum, the putatively liberal The Week magazine described striking workers as “No shows” on the cover of its July 28 issue, lambasting striking film workers for not doing the work they should be doing.

That’s the first reason I’m so grateful for this strike: It has exposed the entitlement that so many in society, especially those with means, feel when it comes to entire sectors of labor. It is taken for granted that certain workers cater to our needs.

Firefighters must put out fires, delivery drivers must bring us food, and actors

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must entertain us — and when they refuse to, anger and disrespect for these workers is justifiable.

The reality is, their labor was never ours to take for granted. It will always be the case that “essential workers” are offering their labor in exchange for just compensation and fair treatment, and that at any moment that labor could be withdrawn. There is no “required labor,” and the strike has brought this into focus.

The second reason that I’m grateful for the strike is that it offers all of us a refreshing break. Media consumption has been on the rise in recent years, and my question is, are we watching these media for entertainment, for enlightenment, for enjoyment? Or are we trying to numb the pain? The perpetual rewatching of old clips already seen; watching our fifth identical dating show. Are we truly immersing ourselves in entertainment, or are we immersing ourselves in audio-visual stimuli to cut off the volume of our brains?

I think too many of us, myself included, have fallen into the second category. This cultural tsunami is the 21st-century equiv-

ust actors entertain us?

Their labor was never ours to take for granted.

alent of cocaine and alcohol, to distract us from the difficult questions confronting us.

Your boss yelled at you again today. You don’t think it’s fair, but it’s easier to click on the remote. You don’t like the news, so you indulge in fantasies. All around you, it seems, the world is swirling. Deep down, you feel it may be best to confront it, but snuggling up in your sheets sounds good, too.

It’s comforting to retreat. It’s also mollifying, and when you’re mollified you cannot shape your world. When many people are mollified, you cannot band together and face the tasks that require the efforts of many people. The good striking workers have said, “Enough of that!” and plunged us into cold water. We are afforded a short respite to unplug and consider the world around us.

Keep at it, Hollywood workers. I’m with you, and so are others. You are fighting for a good cause, and in fighting for yourselves you fight for us. You have given us all much to think about. Our TVs may be dark for some time, but it is the darkest skies that have the brightest stars.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and the Anton Media Group.

A gold-plated hydrant for a pet’s Valentine’s Day?

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s Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m obsessing about how to impress, and basically ingratiate myself to, my domestic partner.

Admit it: A certain anxiety fuels the hysteria over finding the perfect roses or just the right jewelry to meet expectations.

Feb. 14 triggers a commercial and emotional frenzy, with us trying to please someone when we have no idea what that someone wants. Worse, we feel obligated to buy a gift because we’ve been brainwashed by advertising, soppy postings on social media and reruns RAnDi of “Pretty KREiss Woman,” “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Out of Africa.”

Note to husband: The striped umbrella was not an inspired gift two years ago. Neither were the polka dot pajamas last year.

Think 18 karats. Or, if funds are short, I’m a sucker for the written word. Pen me a pretty Valentine.

As for my gift giving, I’ve been living with my husband for decades, and I’m not a bit concerned about being able to make him happy on Valentine’s Day. A glass of his favorite Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a homemade crab cake and he’s mine.

My deep, deep concern is my other

housemate, Lilly Bee, our one-year-old Malagasy Coton de Tulear. As dogs take over the country, from airlines to restaurants to department stores, we need to hone our gift-giving skills to meet canine desires and fantasies. Very soon, our fourlegged friends will rule the world. (This is a fake fact, but that’s OK, right?)

According to recent statistics, there are 323 million people in the U.S. There are also 90 million dogs kept as pets in American households. (These are real facts.

Doesn’t it get confusing?)

That doesn’t count the street dogs, wild dogs and shelter dogs that are conspiring to get a leg up on humanity.

You think I’m kidding?

Barking up the wrong tree?

The 90 million dogs we know about are increasing in numbers exponential. Visit any dog park and see for yourself what happens when male and female dogs get together. They aren’t exactly discriminating in their romantic encounters.

I don’t know exactly when (because I’m making this up), but pretty soon there will be more dogs than people in the U.S., and we humans better be ready to please them.

We already see signs of a dog-centric culture. When did the dog stroller become ubiquitous? Why do we see water bowls for dogs outside restaurants when homeless people have to scrounge to get a drink?

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And airlines? The rules state that “emotional support” dogs take priority over humans with allergies or aversions to the smells and potty problems that sometimes come with canine passengers. Dogs are born with all the clothes they need on their backs, yet the dog clothing industry is a multi-billiondollar business.

Guess what other dogcentered biz is booming?

Products for overweight and obese pets. And they aren’t fat because they patronize food courts. They’re fat because their owners feed them the same way they feed themselves: too much.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an astounding 94 percent of owners of fat dogs think their pets are a normal weight.

When advised that their pups are putting on pounds, humans buy lower-fat dog food and other slim-down products. Thus a new industry is born.

And this is just the beginning. Come the day that dogs outnumber people, they’re sure to organize. Since poodles are reputed to be the brainiacs, they will no doubt seek the vote. A poodle president? I understand that poodles can identify a number of individual toys by shape and color. I’m not making comparisons, but that could be awesome in a president.

A dog majority would change food-buy-

retty soon there’ll be more dogs than people, and we better be ready to please them.

Randi is on a brief leave.

This column was originally published Feb. 18-24, 2018. ing habits, demanding raw-meat menus and a reduction in the current consumption of smoothies and veggies. Veterinary schools would proliferate. We might see grooming taken to a new level. Aging dogs would demand hair color, and even a bit of “work” when their jowls droop.

Canine candidates would promise hydrants in every public park and a chicken in every doghouse. Puppy classes would become passé, and higher education would be available to all dogs, regardless of breed, shape of ears or length of tail. I imagine my Lilly Bee might follow the tried-and-true advice to study what she loves: Stuffies.

In a dog-dominant America, there would be a lottery for any mutt with a dollar and a dream.

Once the dog population tops the human population, the balance of power will tip in favor of Fido. We’ve all seen those paintings of Rover and Lassie and their friends sitting around a poker table.

Fanciful, you say? I say, stay tuned.

In the meantime, I’m hedging my bets this Valentine’s Day. A box of genuine goat bones is on its way to Lilly Bee. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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American Sign Language opens many doors

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or many of us growing up, high schools offered so many different languages we could learn beyond English. Everything from Spanish and French to German and Hebrew.

Even Latin.

But a growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language. And even if you’re too old for public school, it’s never too late to learn a language that, for more than a half-million Americans, is the primary — and sometimes the only — way to communicate.

Many of us mistakenly believe ASL is a language only for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. But effective communication requires both sides — the transmitter and the receiver — to clearly understand what’s being shared. ASL, like any language, is only good if the people being communicated to understand what is being shared.

And that’s the problem so many who depend on ASL face time after time. They speak through a complex series of gestures, but so few people understand. It makes everything from social experiences to school, and especially trying to function in a work environment, more difficult, if not impossible.

Making ASL fluency more widespread

is the difference between someone who depends on ASL just fitting in, or thriving.

That’s the argument Ariana Molina made in an opinion piece published last year for Cal State-Fullerton’s student publication, the Daily Titan.

“ASL is not only a practically useful language, but can also remove stigmas surrounding the deaf and hard of hearing community,” Molina wrote. “ASL courses are necessary for people to better understand the struggles of the Deaf community.”

The New York State Education Department promotes ASL as one of its key languages when it comes to awarding schools its Seal of Biliteracy. Yet on Long Island, the vast majority of students choose Spanish as their second language, while only a relative handful chose ASL. That’s not for lack of trying by schools.

Finding ASL educators isn’t as easy as it is to find those who teach Spanish, French or even Italian. But schools are looking, and they are making an effort to promote American Sign Language to the broader population, no matter what their hearing status is.

Nassau County’s emergency services also have worked hard to broaden access to its services, not necessarily by adopting ASL, but by offering the ability to text 911 once the new custom interface in which it invested more than $100,000 goes live.

But opening the world even wider to our friends in the Deaf community is something each of us can do as well. Nassau BOCES offers two courses — a sixweek instructor-led course, or a self-paced course with no instructor — for just over $100. Nassau Community College offers its students a number of courses, from four levels of ASL to communication and culture in the Deaf community.

Also offering a significant program for its students is Hofstra University — a 160hour experience that immerses them in the world of American Sign Language.

And for those who don’t mind the drive to Nesconset, the Cleary School for the Deaf offers American Sign Language classes for anyone 12 and older.

There are a number of other programs offerings ASL — many of them a simple online search away.

George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” We tell ourselves that everyone who can be communicated with is being communicated with, but the reality is that so many people are being left out.

Making ASL a part of all of our lives — whether we are part of the Deaf community or not — will ensure that more than a half-million of our friends, family members, fellow students and coworkers are never left out.

Letters Prosecuting Trump is exactly what America is about To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column, “Prosecuting Trump is not what America is about,” in last week’s issue: Respectfully, I disagree. The rule of law, not of men, is precisely what America was intended to be about.

Mr. King suggests that “political struggles and battles should be fought in the political arena, not in the criminal courtroom.” This is absolutely true. We must not forget that the Biden-Trump battle in 2020 was fought, and decided, in the political arena, according to the political rules established by law.

It was Mr. Trump’s efforts to void that political decision, to circumvent those laws, that now move us into the criminal arena. Should law and order now to be decided by popularity, by Tomato-meter? Remember how that worked out for Barabbas?

More relevant is Thomas Jefferson. In his “Notes on the State of Virginia,” he stated plainly: “An elective despotism is not what we fought for.” Mr. King would have us believe that the only limits on free speech are “incitement to violence or riot.” There are clearly others, including fraud and lying when used to further a crime, both relevant to the allegations. And reading Trump’s mind is not as mysterious as implied, because actions, as we all know, can be stentorian.

Our first president set the standard. When our former king, George III, heard that the rebel Washington

was to retire, surrendering his presidency, he said, “If he does that, he’ll be the greatest man in the world.” That is the spirit of our Constitution, and what is expected of our presidents. It was so until No. 45.

And Mr. Trump remains free to run, free even to run if convicted, as Eugene Debs did. Yet Mr. King’s conclusion is

clear and correct: “The Constitution and its protections apply to all Americans,” he writes. Indeed so, it was written explicitly to protect all Americans from characters like Nixon and Trump.

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e all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail.

We all knew someone who was killed — a neighbor, a friend, a sibling, a parent.

On Sept. 11, 2001, New York, the nation and the world experienced one of the darkest days in history. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, including hundreds of first responders. Now those who survived need our help, and I am fighting to ensure they get it.

With toxic ash anDrew filling the Manhatair and countGarBarino tan less victims buried under the rubble, Long Islanders answered the call, setting out en masse to help with rescue and cleanup efforts — acts of heroism that many are paying dearly for today. Every year, more survivors and first responders fall ill with cancers and other 9/11-related illnesses. Nearly 22 years later, Americans are still getting sick. More first responders have died since Sept. 11 than on the actual day.

The men and women who ran into crumbling buildings to save others, and the survivors who lived through one of the worst experiences imaginable, are suffering from illnesses and injuries that resulted from an act of terrorism. We owe it to them to make sure they receive the medical attention — screenings and treatment — they need to fight back and have the best chance of surviving.

That access to health care is now in danger due to the impending funding shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program.

That’s why I have made it my mission to close the shortfall and make sure that our heroes and survivors never have to worry about losing health care coverage again.

Congress established the health program in 2011 to provide medical treatment and monitoring for 9/11 responders and survivors suffering from the effects of the toxins at ground zero. The program covers the lifespans of all who were exposed, including responders and survivors of the attack on the Pentagon as well the crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on 9/11

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Letters NICE Bus is still a great deal To the Editor: Even with the 15-cent NICE Bus fare increase from $2.75 to $2.90, it will still be one of the best public transportation bargains around.

Since the last fare increase eight years ago, inflation has increased 28 percent. Most bus transit agencies raise their fares far more frequently.

Since the 1950s, the average cost of riding a bus in Nassau County has gone up at a lower rate than either the consumer price index or inflation. The MTA Metro Card, introduced in 1996, allows a free transfer between NICE buses and New York City Transit buses and subways, and thousands of NICE riders take advantage of it. Purchasing a weekly or monthly pass further reduces the cost per ride.

Many employers of fer transit checks, which pay even more of the costs.

NICE tries to schedule bus replacements every 500,000 miles or 12 years, whichever comes first, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration guidelines. Since 1973, buses operated by NICE under

and during the cleanup. Today it provides services for over 120,000 people in all 50 states.

No one could have foreseen just how many people would fall ill, how sick they would get, or how aggressive the cancers would be. Given the rising cost of health care, the funds originally authorized for the program didn’t go as far as intended. This issue is deeply personal to me, as it is for so many New Yorkers. I have friends fighting for their lives right now. I have spoken to countless firefighters and other first responders going through the same thing. If more money is not appropriated, those who need it most will face cuts in services, and those who may begin experiencing 9/11-related illnesses in the future will not be able to receive the care they deserve.

I introduced the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023 earlier this year, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, which, if passed, would eliminate the funding shortfall of the World Trade Center Health Program and ensure that it remains financially stable for years to come. While this legislation has yet to be brought up for a vote in the

House or Senate, I am doing everything possible to gain funding for the program in the meantime and push off any potential program cuts.

I recently fought to have funding for the program included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. Whether the provision will pass as part of the final package remains to be seen.

Although this would only be a partial fix, it would provide another cushion for the program before cuts are necessary, and allow us time to secure the full funding needed. I, along with my fellow New Yorkers in Congress, will fight like hell to get this funding through the final stages of the legislative process and ultimately signed into law.

We all collectively promised to never forget, but it seems that too many have turned a blind eye to the ongoing suffering of our 9/11 heroes, survivors and their families. But I haven’t forgotten, and I know that no Long Islander has forgotten. Together we will deliver on America’s promise by securing the funding needed to safeguard the World Trade Center Health Program in whatever way we can.

Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino represents the 2nd District, and sits on the House Committees on Homeland Security, Financial Services and Ethics.

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contract to Nassau County are now on the fourth replacement cycle.

Most are under 12 years old. This wasn’t the case decades ago, when the average age of the fleet was closer to 12 years.

In the end, it comes down to the availability of increased funding for additional transportation service for residents. Operating subsidies are required to increase the level of service and reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for a bus. The same goes for adding more off-peak, evening and weekend service.

Funding for NICE buses is a four-way dance among what riders pay in fares and a combination of capital and operating assistance from Nassau County, New York state and Washington. Everyone needs to have skin in the game.

There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch — or in this case, a free bus ride.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer and a former director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

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